FIRE CAPTAIN jobs in Virginia

Rockbridge County Fire-Rescue seeks experienced Captain

The Captain position is responsible for assisting with the operations of the department; managing effective relationships with volunteer and career personnel; assisting with emergency management for the County; responding as the Duty Officer to emergencies, as necessary; and providing Advanced Life Support, when requested. Successful candidates will have extensive knowledge of Fire and EMS best practices; emergency management and progressive supervisory experience in Fire and EMS positions; strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills. Associate’s or Technical degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required; coursework in fire science, EMS, or business management or administration preferred. Requirements include Virginia Intermediate or Paramedic Certification and Fire Officer II (III preferred); NIMS and ICS; valid Virginia Driver’s License; EVOC.

Starting salary range: $67,350- $71,000. Rockbridge County offers a competitive benefits package including paid holidays/vacation/sick leave and VRS Hazardous Duty Retirement. Open until filled with preference given to applications received by April 28th. Visit www.rockbridgecountyva.gov for job description and application. Salary requirements and resume must be included with application.

Rockbridge County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

JOB DESCRIPTION

General Definition of Work

Responds to and performs responsible protective emergency service work in firefighting, EMS, rescue, and prevention activities; does related work as required. Work is performed under emergency conditions and frequently involves an element of personal danger. Provides assistance with planning in-service training programs and assists in maintaining files, records, preparing reports, and related work as apparent or assigned. Coordinates activities with volunteer agencies, local organizations, and law enforcement agencies. Work is performed under regular supervision of the Fire-Rescue Deputy Chief.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

Maintains effective working relationships with County volunteer fire/EMS agencies to ensure efficient delivery of services to the citizens of the County.

Acts as an Incident Commander when appropriate.

Provides ALS emergency medical services when needed or requested.

Responds to hazardous materials incidents; coordinates clean-up with VDEM and the State HMO.

Performs quality assurance and quality improvement (QAQI) reviews of EMS run reports.

Ensures compliance with OEMS regulations; coordinates inspections and maintains accurate inspection records.

Develops and maintains working relationships with local, County, State and Federal agencies; maintains compliance with policies and regulations.

Provides regular updates to the Deputy Chief.

Provides leadership and management for County Fire-Rescue staff.

Prepares various reports and other types of correspondence; maintains records and files.

Assists Fire-Rescue administration with budget processes and procurement procedures as directed.

Attends various meetings.

Responds to emergencies, natural and/or manmade disasters providing firefighting and EMS services. Operates equipment necessary regarding firefighting and EMS functions.

Drives and operates an SUV, ambulance and or fire engine, tanker, ladder truck as needed on non-emergent and emergent incidents.

Cleans and maintains vehicles and stations as outlined or necessary.

Operates on the CSEMS patient care protocols and performs updates when required. Operates and maintains rehab as requested on major incidents.

Performs patient triage on MCI incidents, as needed, per protocols.

Utilizes a variety of tools and instruments regarding patient care, patient access, extrication, firefighting, and ventilation.

Assists in maintaining and repairing apparatus, equipment, fire station and grounds as necessary.

Responds to non-emergency calls as necessary.

Participates in continuing education training and instruction program by individual study and attendance at scheduled drills and classes.

Conducts station tours for the public and schools and conducts community demonstrations and programs.

Assists with interviews and promotional processes; provides recommendations for hiring and promotions.

Manages leave requests and callouts to ensure full staffing levels for assigned shift; verifies and submits timesheets for processing.

Assists and directs 911 dispatchers, when necessary.

Supervises the distribution and inventory of any medication controlled by the agency.

Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of firefighting and emergency medical service; comprehensive knowledge of modern EMS techniques and equipment; comprehensive knowledge of department policies and procedures; comprehensive knowledge of the EMS protocols; comprehensive knowledge of emergency medical service regulations, hazards, practices and methodologies; comprehensive knowledge in the use of standard office equipment, computer and associated software such as Image Trend; comprehensive knowledge in preparing various reports and other types of correspondence; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with volunteer leadership, members, associates and the general public.

Education and Experience

Associates/Technical degree with coursework in Firefighting, Emergency Medical Services, Advanced Life Support, or related field. Extensive experience in emergency services, including considerable supervisory experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements

This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 50 pounds of force, and occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires speaking or hearing, reaching with hands and arms and repetitive motions and occasionally requires standing, walking, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, pushing or pulling and lifting; work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception, night vision and peripheral vision; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, use of measuring devices, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work frequently requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather), working near moving mechanical parts, working in high, precarious places, exposure to smoke, fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to extreme cold (non-weather), exposure to extreme heat (non-weather), exposure to the risk of electrical shock, working with explosives, exposure to vibration, wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus and exposure to blood borne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Special Requirements

Possession of NIMS 100, 200, 700, and 800 certifications upon hire.

Possession of ICS 300 & 400

Emergency Vehicle Operators Certificate (EVOC)

Valid driver's license in the Commonwealth of Virginia

Virginia Fire Officer II

Hazard Materials Operations

Driver Pump Operator

Virginia EMT – Intermediate or NRP (preferred)

CPR Certification

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $67,350.00 - $71,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person